Carrier and Insurance Selection for Freight Brokers | Final Mile 116

Update: 2025-10-21

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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:

💼 How many brokers carry their own insurance vs. just rely on their bond and the carrier’s insurance?

🗣️ Tips from experienced brokers on booking trucks and improving negotiation skills for newcomers.

🚛 Do brokers prefer working with owner-operators, small fleets, or larger carriers—and why?

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Carrier and Insurance Selection for Freight Brokers | Final Mile 116

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Carrier and Insurance Selection for Freight Brokers | Final Mile 116